Al Masjid Al Nabawi: Home Away from Home

Al Masjid Al Nabawi or the Mosque of the Prophet (Peace and Prayers be upon him) is a place where so many Muslims like to go, especially during these days while commemorating his anniversary. The place is majestic in itself, not like any other mosque, it drives its status not only as the second holy and important mosque in Islam but more significantly as a spiritual charger. When you are there you are hosted by the personality that is beloved by all Muslims, the personality overshadows the place and the whole city. I am positive the architecture of the place and the grandeur marble elevated columns also have something to do with how you feel inside it.
Filled with Egyptians, these days as always, Egyptians love the place, from all segments of the society and all levels of Education, you meet them wherever you go. Now more than ever before you can tell they need to be here, making extra prayers for the safety of their home. It just feels like home, it gives a great relief to have both in your heart and to seek refuge in one to pray for the other that is ripping apart. With tears in the eyes, faith in the heart and hands seeking the help of Heaven, I know it is not going to happen. I know Egypt will come out of this stronger than ever.
“How is Egypt?” this is the common question now, once anyone notices you are Egyptian. “Keep Egypt in your payer” is the common answer.
I ask the same question, the answer usually implies that the situation is better than it looks on the news channel. Not surprised at all, it is the media they have to make living on something.